
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altura Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,400 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Altura area of San Jose.


Bascom Holiday Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

939 Villa Ave

1690 Davis St

1095 Frankfurt Ave

985 Vermont St

808 Morrison Ave

836 Emory St

1032 Vermont St
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1786 The Alameda

856 Emory St

1090 Myrtle St

984 Elm St

1017 Chestnut St

1021-1031 Vermont St

Palm Apartments

1868 Davis St

999 Dana Ave

1878 Park Ave
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1066 Sherwood Ave

Vintage Mansion

Myrtle

1824 Davis St

1895 The Alameda

1812 Park Ave

Hallmark Apartments

1133 Newhall St

1011 Vermont St

Town House
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Park Avenue Apartments

Chestnut & Hedding Apartments

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Gum Tree Apartments

917 Chestnut St

1012 Elm St

Capri Apartments
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1055 Vermont

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Domicilio

Normandy Park

The Benton

495 Alviso St

1295 Manchester Dr

1145 Manchester Dr

786-798 Main St

HomeSafe Santa Clara

1390 Jonathan St
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Altura, San Jose, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altura?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Studio Apartments | $3,410 | $2,999 | $3,865 |
| Altura 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,916 | $2,350 | $4,710 |
| Altura 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $3,195 | $6,191 |
| Altura 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,067 | $4,497 | $6,485 |
| Altura 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,400 | $6,400 | $6,400 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Altura Neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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Cheapest Available Altura Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altura area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at 1055 Vermont priced from $1,814. Bascom Holiday Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Altura apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,814 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | 1/1 US | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | A1-735-GF | 1BR,1BA | $2,908 |
| Orlo and Alba | Orlo One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,542 |
| Alba | Alba Urban One Bedroom U1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,575 |
| The Benton | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3,777 |
| Domicilio | Mollino | 2BR,2BA | $4,024 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altura, CA
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altura area is the $3.21 price per square foot Mollino Model at Domicilio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,024. The second greatest value Altura apartment is the Plan 1H Model at The Benton starting at $4,705 with a $5.15 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altura apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domicilio | Mollino | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| The Benton | Plan 1H | 1BR,1BA | $5.15 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | 1/1 US | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Alba | Alba Studio S1 | Studio ,1BA | $7.25 |
| Orlo and Alba | Alba Studio S1 | Studio ,1BA | $7.25 |
| 1055 Vermont | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altura Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altura Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altura Apartment is $2,350 at Bascom Holiday Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altura Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altura is starting from $4,024 at Domicilio.
What is the most affordable Altura Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Altura Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Orlo and Alba and starts from $5,589.
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